Licensed Vocational Nurse
About The Position
Ballard Rehab Hospital, a 60-bed rehabilitation facility in San Bernardino, California, provides rehabilitative services to people recovering from disabilities caused by injuries or illnesses. The hospital helps patients regain physical or cognitive abilities so they can return home with the highest level of independence. Its smaller, specialized setting offers a fast-paced and friendly work environment where staff get to know patients and their families. The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for clinical functions on the unit and all aspects of patient care, incorporating the nursing process in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the LPN/LVN helps ensure the assigned unit functions smoothly, in an organized and efficient manner. Care includes direct patient care as well as delegation and supervision of nursing care. The role also involves demonstrating clinical competence, managing patient care, improving quality of care, establishing professional relationships, using professional skills, fulfilling hospital role responsibilities, and developing clinical expertise in the specialty. Participants in the Clinical Career Ladder may be eligible for pay increases after successful completion of the Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.
Requirements
- Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in the state of employment.
- Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor.
- IV Certification.
- Ability to project a professional image.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
- Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Nice To Haves
- One year of clinical experience in a health care setting preferred.
- Three years of medical/surgical experience preferred.
- One year of area-specific experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical functions on the unit and all aspects of patient care in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act.
- Help ensure the assigned unit functions smoothly, in an organized and efficient manner, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Provide direct patient care and delegate and supervise nursing care.
- Demonstrate clinical competence and manage patient care.
- Contribute to improving quality of care.
- Establish professional relationships and use professional skills.
- Fulfill responsibilities associated with the hospital role.
- Develop clinical expertise in the specialty.
Benefits
- Medical PPO plans with high- and low-deductible options, HSA options, and HMO options in some markets.
- Free prescription plans.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Employee Assistance Plan.
- Flexible spending plans.
- 401(k) matching.
- Additional critical illness, accident, and hospital plans.
- Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, and other items.
- Pet insurance.
- Group legal assistance for personal legal matters.
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
- Work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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